GOOD TIME CHARLIE

«The Godfathers of authentic rhythm and blues in Norway», they have been called.

Since they started up in 1983, Good Time Charlie (GTC) has always been a hard working road band, bringing their energetic music to venues all around the world – Norway, Scandinavia, southern Europe, and lately also to China. Trough their 25 years on the road GTC have always been pioneers when it comes to sound and quality. They have played an important role, both as an inspiration and a legendary influence on musicians as well as blues societies and clubs up and down the blues circuit in Norway.

Through the 80`s and the 90`s they functioned like a school for other bands and aspiring musicians, serving as an important inspirational guide. The solid backbeat and groove and over-all pure style have also brought GTC praise from legends as Lowell Fulson, Hubert Sumlin, James Cotton and Jimmy Dawkins and John Mayhall. Musically, GTC have always had a dedication to tradition and style and the spirit of the music. They have been as much at home playing the raw Sun sounds of Memphis as the heavy Chess blues of Chicago, the deep New Orleans funk of the 60`s as well as the swampy moods of the Louisiana bayou, the shuffle of Texas R&B and the jump and jive of the West Coast.

This year GTC are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a brand new release, proving that they are stronger than ever. With their forth album, «Mojo Energy», the band has taken a step in a new and rawer direction. They now define their musical road as Garage Soul - a mix of the intensity of the 60s garage rock, combined with the explosive and melodic sound of authentic soul music. Get ready for plenty of nasty guitar licks, wailing harmonica, deep bass and rumbling drums! With «Mojo Energy» GTC prove that they still are one of Norway’s most progressive and hard working bands of their genre.

Good Time Charlie are:

Arle Hjelmeland: Vocal and Harp
Steinar Karlsen: Guitar and Vocal
Aksel Fjæra: Dancing, Bass and Vocal
Hans Petter Paulen Solli: Drums